MSc Data Analytics at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc jointly delivered by Management Science, Mathematics & Statistics and Computer & Information Sciences, combining machine learning, statistics and business decision modelling. Students work on industry-led case studies with real clients and graduate with a portfolio of applied analytics work.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Department: Management Science (jointly with Mathematics & Statistics and Computer & Information Sciences) | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core classes include Data Analytics in R, Business & Decision Modelling, Data Analytics in Practice, Big Data Fundamentals, Foundations of Statistics and Optimisation for Analytics, plus 40 credits of Semester 2 electives from at least two departments (for example Database Fundamentals, Machine Learning for Data Analytics, Financial Econometrics), and a summer dissertation project that can be client-based.

Career pathways

Graduate employers and roles include RBS (Machine Learning Software Development Engineer), V.Group (Junior Data Scientist), Solita Scandinavia (Data Scientist) and Scottish Power (Business Analyst, IT Graduate); alumni also work at Morgan Stanley, Amazon, Deloitte, PwC and the NHS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in mathematics, the natural sciences, engineering or economics/finance; applicants with other degrees are encouraged if they have a good grasp of numerical/quantitative subjects. Significant programming content (Python and R), so programming experience is expected. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate; Scotland and rest of UK Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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